Accor: Assistant Manager Events - Fairmont Agra — Agra, UP, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists Assistant Manager Events - Fairmont Agra in Agra, UP, India, under reference REF111431U. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 18 October 2026
• Brands: FAIRMONT

Responsibilities and work described

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse range of events including conferences, weddings, banquets, corporate functions, and social gatherings
• Management: all aspects of event logistics, including venue setup, catering arrangements, audiovisual requirements, and guest accommodations
• Development: and maintain relationships with clients, understanding their event objectives and ensuring service delivery
• Oversee event budgets, negotiate with vendors, and manage costs to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards
• Supervise and train events team members, including coordinators and support staff, ensuring adherence to hotel standards and procedures
• Coordination: with various hotel departments (housekeeping, food and beverage, security, maintenance) to ensure seamless event execution
• Research / execution: site inspections and walkthroughs with clients to present venue options and customize event packages
• Monitoring: event quality throughout execution, addressing issues promptly and ensuring guest satisfaction
• Preparation: detailed event proposals, contracts, and documentation with accurate specifications and timelines
• Generate post-event reports, gather client feedback, and implement improvements for future events
• Identify sales opportunities and actively promote event services to increase revenue and market share
• Quality / delivery: compliance with health, safety, and security regulations during all events
• Maintenance: comprehensive event files and databases for future reference and client history tracking
• Collaboration: with the sales team to develop competitive event packages and promotional strategies

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in event planning, coordination, or hotel event management
• Track record of successfully planning and executing 50+ events annually across multiple categories
• Knowledge: event logistics, venue management, and hospitality operations
• Manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Proficiency: event management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and hotel property management systems
• Negotiation and vendor management skills with the ability to secure competitive pricing

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Agra, UP, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• Come As You Are
• Work With Purpose
• Grow, Learn and Enjoy
• Explore Limitless Possibilities

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Assistant Manager Events - Fairmont Agra vacancy is not an offer for reference REF111431U; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Accor

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Accor posting below and match the title and reference REF111431U.

Compare your qualifications and experience with the essential conditions for the Agra, UP, India position, then read the preferred criteria separately.

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Practical preparation: maintenance

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Relevant skills

• MS Office
• maintenance
• compliance
• sales
• logistics
• housekeeping
• food and beverage
• event operations
• commercial negotiations
• hospitality
• communication